Many of the problems that will face humanity in the 21st century will be environmental. The expanding human population and dwindling supplies of oil, water and arable land could de-stabilize economic, political and social institutions.

Our minor offers a program of study that teaches you how the Earth functions as a system and supports life; how the growing human population is transforming this Earth system; the complex relationships between culture (social, political, religious, and economic systems) and the environment; and that solutions are constructed in this social context. The minor also provides a course experience in which students discover the interdisciplinary nature of environmental problem solving and work in teams to address environmental issues.

To satisfy the requirements for the minor in Environmental Studies, students must complete:

EES-112,

EST-301, and

at least four credits from each of the three groups listed below, eight of which must be above the introductory level and only four of which may contribute to the student’s major.

On occasion, special topics courses are offered that also satisfy the requirements for the minor.

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